[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Diageo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Diageo · Plainfield, Illinois # Project Manager, Supply Innovation Commercialization Specialist; L6 Plainfield, Illinois Manager or lead $67,725 TO $112,875 Sales Listed on Diageo’s official careers site. Posted September 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Diageo’s careers site →](https://diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Diageo_Careers/job/Plainfield-Illinois/Project-Manager--Supply-Innovation-Commercialization-Specialist--L6_JR1129859) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Diageo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/) / Project Manager, Supply Innovation Commercialization Specialist; L6 ## Job description ### Job Description About us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. About the Function Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love. ### About this role - Lead individual projects across our portfolio of innovation, renovation and supply optimization work, growing in complexity over time, applying Diageo's World Class Commercialization (WCC) blueprint to guide execution and our A360 framework to navigate stage gate governance and decisions Provide Supply's technical and operational perspective through the product commercialization lifecycle, partnering with Demand, Technical Operations and the broader Supply community to resolve commercialization hurdles as they arise - Build relationships with our Global Category Team partners worldwide, and grow fluency in our portfolio reporting tools (PowerBI, Smartsheets) to keep your projects visible and on track - Manage project timelines and resourcing, adapting plans and bringing creative solutions as issues arise - Deliver your project portfolio against our global commitments, on time, in full, on budget and on quality, from initiation through post-launch - Identify and manage risks proactively, with clear, actionable mitigation plans for each project - Ensure technical due diligence at each stage, so decisions at A360 gates are well-supported and sound Apply Diageo's WCC methodology and A360 governance rigorously across your portfolio - Contribute to continuous improvement of our commercialization process and tools as you encounter friction in your own project work Experience/skills required: 1-3+ years of experience across supply disciplines, procurement, manufacturing, technical operations, planning, quality or project management, in a CPG environment BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field, with demonstrated knowledge of product commercialization - Strong business acumen, communication and relationship-building skills Practical knowledge of primary package design, liquid development and manufacturing processes Comfort working with reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, Smartsheets) SAP experience a plus 10% travel required Working with Us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Recruitment Scam Warning Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. ### Worker Type Regular Primary Location: Plainfield Tech Centre Additional Locations: Job Posting Start Date: 2026-09-23 PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $67,725 TO $112,875 (ANNUAL) At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 24, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 24 days - Location: Plainfield, Illinois - Pay: $67,725 TO $112,875[Apply on Diageo’s careers site →](https://diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Diageo_Careers/job/Plainfield-Illinois/Project-Manager--Supply-Innovation-Commercialization-Specialist--L6_JR1129859) ## More jobs at Diageo ### [Liquid Commercialization Technical Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/bdff4f1dc4b1e849569a/) Plainfield, Illinois ### [Beverage Tech Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/e24a03eeb9b42a79bc3a/) Plainfield, Illinois ### [Category Manager, Polymers](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/d4c3e8f14776df67ff21/) Plainfield, Illinois ### [Packaging Engineer Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/a4107775468c467b53dc/) Plainfield, Illinois ### [Packaging Technical Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/021e424c8b4e6753654e/) Plainfield, Illinois ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior HR Project Manager - Supply Chain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/2147c2260e3326fedc2f/) Dollar General · United States ### [Project Manager II - Supply Chain Innovation & Analytics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/duke-energy/jobs/ad2f4e81830fd2fd68f6/) Duke Energy · Charlotte, NC +3 more ### [Senior Specialist, Product & Innovation – Commercialization & Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bank-of-ny-mellon/jobs/decd4f127dc6cb2646be/) Bank of New York Mellon · New York, NY, United States ### [SVP, Supplier Engagement & Commercialization](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/54ee4a035b57b058ec2d/) Citigroup · New York New York United States ### [VP, Portfolio Strategy, Commercialization and Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/0d014458ead62236a2c4/) UnitedHealth Group · Eden Prairie, Minnesota OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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